What happened on September 11 wasn't the first act of war, it was the most unspeakable act of murder and terrorism. But it was construed by a very small group of people - there is no army out there in the dark waiting to take over America. It's like being stung by a bee and going out and smashing up a beehive, and thinking you've solved the problem. There are more beehives out there; more bees will come. But they're bees. They're not grizzly bears.

The most important thing for anyone, I think, is to be engaged, whether you're an artist or a journalist is to be engaged in the process at some level.

If there is a single trait in our character that has historically set us apart from other nations, it is our determination to limit the authority of those who rule over us.

You can experience a download, but you can't download an experience.

Our neighbors shake their heads And take their valuables inside While my countrymen piss in the fountains To express their national pride.

I came into this whole business by going to see Rock Against Racism gigs with the Clash.

You can be active with the activists or sleep in with the sleepers while you're waiting for the Great Leap Forwards.